1 killed in accident near Kutztown

One person was killed this morning when a car crashed into a utility pole in Maxatawny Township, officials said.

The crash happened shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Noble Street near Bastian Road, between Kutztown and Lyons. Initial reports indicated the person was trapped in the vehicle and had suffered a head injury.

The coroner's office was called to the scene shortly before 10. After emergency responders pried open the car, they determined the driver had died.